BRIDGEWATER, Mass - Senior OH Lauren Fennessey (Joplin, Mo.) was named
tournament MVP as the Bobcats cruised to the Bridgewater State Invitational title without
dropping a match, defeating Wheaton, 3-0, to clinch a spot in the finals. They then
defeated the host Bridgewater State Bears, 3-0, in the title match.

In the day's first match, Bates topped Wheaton, avenging one of their three losses of
the season. Sophomore OH Liz Wanless (Belleville, Ill.) led the team with
16 kills, while first-year OH Olivia Zurek (Arlington, Mass.) had a terrific defensive
match with 11 digs. She also had three aces. Johnson added 25 assists.

The Bates College volleyball opened its
second invitational tournament of the season, dropping Eastern Connecticut State
and Clark University in three straight games each on the opening night of the
Bridgewater State Invitational.